Princess Dianais set to speak in her own words once more, as previously unheard recordings detailing her private life and troubled marriage toKing Charlesare prepared for broadcast – in a projectRadarOnline.comcan reveal promises to reopen one of the most scrutinized chapters in modern royal history.
The late princess,who died aged 36 in 1997in a high-speed Paris car smash, recorded more than five hours of candid audio in 1991, offering an unfiltered account of her experiences inside the royal family.
Secret Princess Diana Tapes Set for Global Release
The tapes, secretly made with the assistance of her friend Dr James Colthurst, were smuggled out of Kensington Palace and passed to author Andrew Morton, who used them as the foundation for the explosive bookDiana: Her True Story.
Now, decades later, the recordings are set to form the basis of a three-partdocumentary seriestitledDiana: The Unheard Truth, scheduled for release on August 31, 2027 – marking the 30th anniversary of her death in Paris.
A source with knowledge of the content of the tapes told us: "These recordings go far beyond anything the public has previously heard – they capture Diana at her most unguarded, speaking openly about deeply personal experiences that were largely hidden at the time.
Princess Diana's 'Very Graphic Confessions'
"There is a sense that audiences will encounter a version of her that feels immediate and strikingly human."
Another insider added: "The material is extraordinarily raw. It does not just revisit familiar headlines – it places listeners inside her perspective, offering a more complete understanding of what she endured and how she processed it in real time. They include very graphic confessions."
Radarcan reveal the secret tapes include Diana's reflections on the breakdown of her marriage to the then-Prince Charles, now king and aged 77, as well as her struggles with aneating disorder, and accounts of her mental health, includingsuicide attempts.
They also address Charles' long-standing relationship with his now-wifeQueen Camilla, 78, a central source of tension during his and Diana's marriage.
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At the time of the recordings, Diana was navigating intense public scrutiny while attempting to reconcile her private reality with her public role.
Uncovering Three Decades of Silence
The series is being produced by Love Monday TV in collaboration with Morton and Colthurst, both of whom will appear on camera to contextualize the recordings and their significance.
Until now, less than an hour of the tapes has been made public, with most of the material remaining unheard for more than three decades.
In a statement, the production company said, "In life, when Diana spoke, the world listened. These newly uncovered recordings offer a rare opportunity to hear Diana's perspective once more."
It added the tapes reveal the tragic royal as a "resilient, perceptive and relatable young woman finding herself in the brightest of global spotlights and navigating the challenges with grace and determination."
The documentary will also explore Diana's hopes for the future, including her vision of a life beyond the constraints of royal expectations.
According to the producers, the recordings capture her imagining a "new chapter in which Charles goes off into the sunset with Camilla, leaving Diana free to carve her own path."
Filming is already underway on the upcoming show, with the series expected to draw significant attention not only for its historical value but also for its emotional impact.
One TV insider said: "There is something uniquely powerful about hearing Diana tell her own story – it cuts through interpretation and brings audiences closer to her reality in a way that written accounts alone never could."